tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post7100377356964173224..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: How Having No Talent Can Actually Be A Good ThingStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-14813788029398152732014-08-28T20:37:25.259-05:002014-08-28T20:37:25.259-05:00Oh, Sara... :) Did the rocks at least talk to each...Oh, Sara... :) Did the rocks at least talk to each other or something?Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-42046291135595015422014-08-28T17:28:04.119-05:002014-08-28T17:28:04.119-05:00In second grade I wrote and published the thrillin...In second grade I wrote and published the thrilling tale of my rock collection. I don't think anyone can top that.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13649830739460255178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-59491436666452991742014-08-26T15:21:06.249-05:002014-08-26T15:21:06.249-05:00This is hilarious! I laughed out loud. I definitel...This is hilarious! I laughed out loud. I definitely believe diligence and enthusiasm are more valuable than natural talent.Lydia D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13882121315490083758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-62495695971432949982014-08-25T21:42:48.278-05:002014-08-25T21:42:48.278-05:00I got my author copies today, girls! There are cop...I got my author copies today, girls! There are copies of Rebels IN MY HOUSE! Yay! :-)Jill Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11943570354349667196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-33721461942612625112014-08-25T21:40:22.891-05:002014-08-25T21:40:22.891-05:00Good to know I did something write in that story. ...Good to know I did something write in that story. lolAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-6111253185041849882014-08-25T21:30:36.719-05:002014-08-25T21:30:36.719-05:00I think mine is from reason number one. My writers...I think mine is from reason number one. My writers block is most likely also being caused by writing myself into tight corners.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781882439096700951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52828058910504387652014-08-25T21:20:21.477-05:002014-08-25T21:20:21.477-05:00I'm rereading Stephen King's autobiography...I'm rereading Stephen King's autobiography and noticed that he also started writing stories in first grade, so there must be something about it!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-91728579439716079632014-08-25T21:18:05.181-05:002014-08-25T21:18:05.181-05:00I love that your mom praised you first before maki...I love that your mom praised you first before making a suggestion. That's excellent :)<br /><br />I never won writing contests either, and it always left me feeling pretty sucky. And in my moments of doubt about making it as a "real" writer, there were definitely times when I would think, "I can't even win in this stupid school contest..."Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-46681783615068857292014-08-25T21:15:04.420-05:002014-08-25T21:15:04.420-05:00I think it's funny how many of us are confessi...I think it's funny how many of us are confessing to something similar! I definitely had a few Boxcar Children knock-offs in my early collection...Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-19286691908485256672014-08-25T21:13:03.240-05:002014-08-25T21:13:03.240-05:00Aww, that sounds cute :)
Aww, that sounds cute :)<br />Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-86512932431645726342014-08-25T21:12:27.955-05:002014-08-25T21:12:27.955-05:00That's true. It can be much harder than it see...That's true. It can be much harder than it seems at first!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-78492096697523547402014-08-25T21:11:41.635-05:002014-08-25T21:11:41.635-05:00Typically my writers block is caused by:
1. Lazin...Typically my writers block is caused by:<br /><br />1. Laziness. I would just rather watch Veronica Mars/surf Pinterest/read than try to figure out the next scene.<br />2. A harsh critique/rejection/review: Sometimes this knocks me off my game for a few days.<br />3. Health or other stress: If I'm sick or if there's a lot of life stuff going on, writing suffers.<br /><br />What usually brings me out of it is a brainstorming session with a friend, setting my timer and making myself write for 25 minutes (after that I usually want to keep going), or reading a writing craft book.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-87087989278955148082014-08-25T21:07:07.831-05:002014-08-25T21:07:07.831-05:00I said witing instead of writing. I keep forgettin...I said witing instead of writing. I keep forgetting to write T's.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781882439096700951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52192181852030035402014-08-25T21:06:05.598-05:002014-08-25T21:06:05.598-05:00I think my twin has talent in witing. Her first st...I think my twin has talent in witing. Her first story, I think we were seven, was a good idea and she's recreating it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781882439096700951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-6756990598464211812014-08-25T21:05:54.805-05:002014-08-25T21:05:54.805-05:00Love this post! I started writing at the same age ...Love this post! I started writing at the same age actually, playing out stories with my paper dolls. I have a slightly edited version of my first story, but I've no idea where the original got to. Probably the trash can.<br /><br /><br />Alexa S. Winters<br />thessalexa.blogspot.comAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-58334482197881715342014-08-25T21:04:28.662-05:002014-08-25T21:04:28.662-05:00Yes, having a rhythm can make a big difference in ...Yes, having a rhythm can make a big difference in getting writing done!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-54620979013074548342014-08-25T21:03:48.878-05:002014-08-25T21:03:48.878-05:00My husband is a distance runner and I see a TON of...My husband is a distance runner and I see a TON of parallels between the running lifestyle and the writing lifestyle.<br /><br />Did you finish?!?Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-18982685110500343442014-08-25T21:02:43.606-05:002014-08-25T21:02:43.606-05:00Yes, my art skills definitely halted in first grad...Yes, my art skills definitely halted in first grade :) Writing, thankfully, improved.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-69093130539711700022014-08-25T21:01:45.205-05:002014-08-25T21:01:45.205-05:00You're so right, Anne-girl, but it can be a ve...You're so right, Anne-girl, but it can be a very frustrating path. Stay strong!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-12612485604489041632014-08-25T21:00:41.505-05:002014-08-25T21:00:41.505-05:00I'm glad it was encouraging, Kendra :)I'm glad it was encouraging, Kendra :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-43181891679550340732014-08-25T20:58:01.619-05:002014-08-25T20:58:01.619-05:00Hey, that's some good conflict :)Hey, that's some good conflict :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-88261653996164743092014-08-25T20:57:35.041-05:002014-08-25T20:57:35.041-05:00Oh, that story sounds so cute! And I would guess t...Oh, that story sounds so cute! And I would guess that your 4th grade teacher was seeing talent/enthusiasm. If you loved writing and were doing it outside of school too, then I'm sure your advanced skills were obvious to her :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-59123589119608595512014-08-25T20:55:30.141-05:002014-08-25T20:55:30.141-05:00Ha! I have a few stories like that too! I hope you...Ha! I have a few stories like that too! I hope your day went went well. Sometimes the only way through writers block is one word at a time...Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-43202439845222057002014-08-25T20:51:52.765-05:002014-08-25T20:51:52.765-05:00Good for you, Lucia! And I have no doubt that you&...Good for you, Lucia! And I have no doubt that you've developed talent by now! When you're regularly writing, those skills grow.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-26972769260873834602014-08-25T20:50:29.934-05:002014-08-25T20:50:29.934-05:00It's like the one splurge my elementary school...It's like the one splurge my elementary school had, and it certainly made a difference! I hope your writing day went well! I only had about 2 hours to work on edits and I made myself stay off the internet so I would actually do it :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.com